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Pelvic Prep for Birth
Pelvic Prep for Birth
Introduction (1:07)
About the Instructor
Liability Waiver/Consent Form
3rd Trimester Exercises
Goals and When to Start (1:32)
3rd Trimester Exercises to Prepare for Labor (7:11)
Download: 3rd Trimester Exercise Program PDF
Reducing Perineal Injury
Perineal Massage (2:55)
Current Evidence on Reducing Perineal Trauma (5:24)
Download: Perineal Massage Handout PDF
Labor and Delivery Positions
1st Stage (3:51)
2nd Stage (3:53)
Evidence on Labor Positions (3:00)
Pushing Strategies (3:04)
Relieving Orthopedic Pain While Laboring
3rd Stage
Download: Labor Positions Quick Reference PDF
Early Postpartum Recovery
Early Mobility and Exercises (5:09)
Self Assessment of Diastasis Recti (2:33)
Weeks 0-12 Timeline of Return to Exercise (4:23)
Download: Early Postpartum Exercise Program PDF
Goals and When to Start
Goals and When to Start the Exercises
Prepare hip joints for optimal mobility.
Prepare pelvic floor for increased flexibility and stretching.
Reduce higher grades of perineal tearing.
Start around 34-35 weeks of pregnancy with clearance from birth provider.
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